ANGLO-DUTCH WARS.

First Anglo-Dutch War (1652-4)

Causes: Dutch economy thriving whilst English economy struggling. Cromwell introduces the First Navigation Act. This prevents Dutch ships docking in English ports. Humiliating to Dutch as they are told to salute to British ships which they refuse to do.

Events for Anglo Dutch War (1652-54)

England victorious - signed T of Westminster

Results of Anglo-Dutch war 1 (1652-54)

Enabled British trade to thrive. Created more competition between British and Dutch

Second Anglo Dutch War (1665-7)

Causes - Charles II reissues the Navigation Act in 1660. Now includes imports and exports. Fishing rights - Dutch cannot fish within 10 miles of English coast. C II gives royal charter in 1663 that gave the Royal African company a monopoly over west African trade.

Events of Anglo-Dutch War 2 (1665-7)

England performed badly due to plague/Gt fire. Blockaded Dutch ships. Dutch pay Denmark to fight with them.

Results of Anglo-Dutch War 2 (1665-7)

Humiliating defeat for Charles. Dutch make it as far as River Medway. Set fire to ship called Royal Charles.

Third Anglo-Dutch War (1672-4)

1670: Treaty of Dover. Dutch angry that Charles had allied himself with Louis against Holland.

Events and Results of Anglo-Dutch War 3 (1672-4)

Signing of the Treaty of Westminster 1674. All wars are bad for the City of London. Trade at a standstill. Distrust between British and Dutch. End of Dutch Golden Age.